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Anthony Joshua's driver charged in crash that killed two team members
Summary
Nigeria charged the driver of Anthony Joshua's vehicle with four counts after a crash that killed two team members; the case is adjourned to Jan. 20.
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Authorities in Nigeria say they have charged the driver of Anthony Joshua's vehicle following a fatal crash that killed two members of his team and injured the boxer. The driver was brought before the Sagamu Magistrate Court and faces several counts. The collision involved the Lexus SUV striking a stationary truck in Ogun State near Lagos. Joshua received hospital treatment and was later discharged.
Known details:
- The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged at Sagamu Magistrate Court.
- He faces four counts including driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care causing bodily harm and damage, and driving without a valid national driver's license.
- Two members of Joshua's team were killed in the crash, and Joshua was injured and later discharged from hospital.
- Kayode was granted bail and the Ogun State Police Command said the case was adjourned to January 20.
Summary:
The charges begin formal legal proceedings in the Ogun State courts and set out specific offenses to be addressed. The next scheduled court date is January 20; further legal steps are undetermined at this time.
